#2C1F18 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, muted brown carries a matte finish that reads as near-black in many lighting conditions. Because #2c1f18 is so unsaturated, it functions best as a grounding neutral for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom. Since white text offers excellent legibility here, use this hex code for main UI containers.
Questions about #2c1f18
What is #2c1f18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c1f18 is rgb(44, 31, 24), in HSL hsl(21, 29%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 45%, 83%.
What colors pair effectively with #2c1f18?
Pair #2c1f18 with soft cream or muted gold tones to create a balanced, high-contrast look that prevents the color from feeling too gloomy. These warm, lighter shades provide excellent legibility against the heavy, near-black weight of this dark brown.
Is #2c1f18 readable on white or black?
#2c1f18 has a 15.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.